Creamy Tomato Soup with an Immersion Blender (Easy, Cozy & One-Pot!)

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 (28 oz) cans whole peeled tomatoes, with juices
• 2 cups broth (vegetable or chicken)
• ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp sugar or honey (optional, to balance acidity)
• ½ tsp dried basil or thyme (optional)
• ½ cup half-and-half or heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)

Instructions

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 6–8 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant and slightly caramelized. (Caramelize the onions 100% if you want extra depth and richness!)
• Add the canned tomatoes (gently breaking them up with a spoon), broth, salt, pepper, sugar, and dried herbs if using.
• Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes so the flavors fully develop.
• Remove the pot from heat and use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy. (This is The Impatient Kitchen’s FAVORITE immersion blender!)
• Stir in the cream or half-and-half if using, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
• Serve warm with toasty bread!

Variations

• This tomato soup becomes naturally creamy once blended, but you can easily thin it with extra broth if needed.
• Finish with a sprinkle of buttered bread crumbs for extra richness, flavor, and the perfect crispy texture!
• If you want to jazz up the richness, add 1/4-1/2 cup of dry red wine while sauteing the onions
• If the soup tastes sharp, a small splash of cream or a touch more honey or sugar to balance the acidity.
• Letting the soup simmer a little longer before blending creates deeper, richer flavor.
• This soup freezes well without the cream; add dairy after reheating.
• Perfect with grilled cheese, crusty bread, or a simple green salad! (This Dutch Oven No Knead Bread is perfect with soups!)

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